Add 32/70 and 9/4
1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 2 1/4
32/70 + 9/4 is 379/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
32/70 = 32 × 2/70 × 2 = 64/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140 - Add the two like fractions:
64/140 + 315/140 = 64 + 315/140 = 379/140 - So, 32/70 + 9/4 = 379/140
In mixed form: 299/140
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